Bitkom and Eco have proposals for what the new EU Commission should tackle: These include an evaluation of the rules, more clarity through standards and a new funding policy.
By Corinna Visser
The directive on platform work in Germany is unlikely to change much in terms of bogus self-employment. This is the result of a survey conducted by Table.Briefings among employment lawyers and industry experts. It is therefore not clear why the FDP has put so much effort into stopping the legislative process.
By Alina Leimbach
The EU Commission presented guidelines under the Digital Services Act on Tuesday. They deal with how certain "systemic risks" should be handled. The Commission hopes for better protection against disinformation and manipulation in the European elections.
By Falk Steiner
He has been the black sheep for quite some time, and now EU Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski has also become a "lame duck". There are two main reasons why the Polish PiS politician has hardly anything to say in Brussels.
By Julia Dahm
Between ingratiation and defensiveness: a unified strategy of the EU states for a possible second Trump presidency is not in sight. Experts from 19 countries are concerned about the stability of democracy, the defense of Ukraine and free trade, as a study by the German Institute for International and Security Affairs shows. But Trump could also unite Europe.
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The candidate from the pro-Russian government camp loses the first round of the presidential election. The run-off election on April 6 will decide the outcome.
By Redaktion Table
Slovakia is choosing the successor to President Čaputová. If Parliamentary Speaker Peter Pellegrini wins, Putin-friendly Premier Fico gains free rein for further controversial reforms and guarantees impunity for his shady political associates.
By Redaktion Table
Arms for Ukraine, peace for Gaza, accession talks with Bosnia-Herzegovina – rarely has the agenda of a European Council been as full as this time. Here is an overview.
By Till Hoppe
The French Senate is voting on the ratification of the trade agreement between Canada and the EU. If the National Assembly also rejects ratification after the Senate, the current provisional application could be called into question.
By Marc Winkelmann
The number of refugees in the EU is high. This could give populists a boost in many member states in this election year. For their part, those in power are promising to remedy the situation. However, migration agreements, the EU asylum reform package and deals such as the one with Egypt will probably not lead to the desired outcome.
By Falk Steiner
